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MICHIGAN

CATA Rapid Transit route still in assessment phase

Originally scheduled to begin construction in 2016, the proposed CATA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is currently in the “environmental assessment” phase for Federal Transportation Authority, or FTA, funding. CATA’s website likens the BRT program to a light rail system that uses high-capacity buses instead of trains.

FEATURES

Lupe Izzo holds annual food drive before MSU vs. U-M basketball game

On Jan. 29, thousands of fans filled the Breslin Center to watch head coach Tom Izzo and the MSU basketball team take on in-state, the U-M basketball team. However, Izzo won’t be the only one putting his heart in Breslin, as his wife Lupe Izzo will be putting her heart in Breslin. Lupe, along with the MSU Student Food Bank, the Rebounders Club and the MSU School of Packaging, held a food drive this weekend, which started with a luncheon on Friday, Jan.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Winston, Bridges push MSU past U-M to snap losing streak

Technical fouls, blood drawn and words exchanged, all important ingredients for a rivalry game. Led by the freshmen class, MSU men's basketball (13-9 overall, 5-4) shake off the three game losing streak to eek past Michigan (14-8 overall, 4-5) 70-62. The freshmen class received their first invite to play in the in-state rivalry and three of four the highly acclaimed freshmen showed their offensive abilities, forward Miles Bridges, forward Nick Ward and guard Cassius Winston all scoring in double digits.

MICHIGAN

Spartan Corner moves to second floor of Student Book Store, now called The Greek Loft

Spartan Corner moved from the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbott Rd. into Student Book Store’s second floor after Christmas, Student Book Store owner Brad Ballein said. The second floor of Student Book Store is now called The Greek Loft and offers all of the services Spartan Corner offered, Claire Nicholas, MSU communication senior and employee at The Greek Loft, said.

MICHIGAN

Valley Court Park ice rink returns for second year

Valley Court Park ice rink will make its return to the East Lansing community this month after debuting in February 2016. Last year's iteration served as more or less a test to see how the community responded, and after a few delays and setbacks, it ended up running for two weeks.